FALSE about Gallstone ileus:
Correct Answer: 90% patients give history of biliary disease
Description: Ans. (a) 90% patients give history of biliary disease* PREVIOUS h/o of gall stone related symptoms is seen only in 50% cases.* Gall stone Ileus constitutes only 1% of etiology of all Small bowel obstructions (also <1% of gallstone cases get this complication).* In old age >70 years- 25% cases are due to Gall stone ileus
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